Downtown delights in Taste of Suffolk festivities
Published 6:04 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Cartersville Artist Tomas Ehrenberger strikes a pose as he puts a splash of creativity during the Suffolk Plein Air “Paint the Taste” quick draw at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Misa Hamlin and Latanya Hamlin both enjoy the fun at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Officer Holt and Officer Wright both keep an eye on the festivities at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
North Carolina Artist Fen Rasco gets inspired by the party during the Suffolk Plein Air “Paint the Taste” quick draw at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Jason Tillett brings his snake, Sid Vicious to the party at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
3rd Place Winner Sherly Jenkins, 1st Place Winner Tanesha Banks and 2nd Place Winner Patricia Parker celebrate after the pie eating contest at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Jerick Garrett gets the crowd and contestants going during a pie eating contest at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Delaware Artist Jim Rehak also gets inspired by the scene while taking part in the Suffolk Plein Air “Paint the Taste” quick draw at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Maryland Artist Rhonda Ford takes part in the Suffolk Plein Air “Paint the Taste” quick draw at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Jeremy Lamm and Darien Reidsma enjoy the festivities with therapy dog Tucker at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Suffolk Parks & Recreation Member Leila Ruffin is ‘on a roll’ with Chase from Paw Patrol at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Pam and Walt Salzman both attend the festival with their camera-shy dog Draco at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Julie Francis lets her dogs Winston and Oliver get a ‘Taste’ of the downtown at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Richard Kirsch of Sin City Events towers with his stilts at the Taste of Suffolk festival held Saturday, Sept. 9 in Downtown Suffolk.
Downtown Suffolk was once again alive with festivities and delicious offerings from restaurants during the 17th annual Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival.
Held Saturday, Sept. 9, residents came out in droves to enjoy a plethora of delicious food, fun games, merchandise from local vendors and musical entertainment from bands such as Lucky757 and RaJazz.
Among performers stilt-walking and clowning around, there were artists from the Suffolk Plein Air Festival taking part in the “Paint the Taste” quick draw event. Alongside Suffolk, painters from Richmond, Maryland, Delaware and more came out to paint the ongoing “Taste” festivities.
During his quick draw painting session, Delaware artist Jim Rehak called his work an “outlet for expression.”
Likewise, Richmond artist Donald Kaupp said that “it relaxes him” while painting during the “Taste” festival.
Following the excitement, Acting Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sarah Slate said she was pleased with the event.
“We had a really good turnout this year and we’re excited for next year,” Slate said. “We hope that we brought the community together for lots of fun and enjoyment for what Taste of Suffolk has to offer.”